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10th Joint Commission meeting EU raises concerns regarding rights situation, issues of civic space

The EU also raised concerns regarding the issue of freedom of expression offline and online, notably in the framework of the Digital Security Act

EU releases additional €22m for Bangladesh, Myanmar

The European Commission has announced an extra €22 million in humanitarian aid to ensure life-saving support for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh, as well ...

EU exploring ways to use Russian oligarchs’ frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine

Von der Leyen also said she favoured coupling the long-term reconstruction of Ukraine with reforms needed for it to join the European Union

EU says Taliban ‘not listening’ to Afghans with girls’ school ban

The Taliban shutdown of girls’ education shows the hardline Islamists’ are not listening to the Afghan people and poses a major hurdle to international recognition of the new regime, a top European ...

Learning from Puran Dhaka Dhaka's tangible and intangible heritage at risk

The cost of growth in Dhaka is all too often livability and here Old Dhaka is paying the price

Anisul seeks EU’s continuous support to make LDC graduation smooth

Bangladesh stands grateful for Team Europe’s donation of vaccines for addressing the Covid-19 pandemic and mobilising finances for vaccine procurement and livelihood support, he said

Iran says EU nuclear coordinator to visit this week

The European Union’s coordinator for talks between Iran and world powers over restoring a 2015 nuclear deal will visit Tehran this week, Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday

Russia-Ukraine war EU eyes Russian oil import ban amid new bid to evacuate Mariupol

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a ban within the year on Russian oil imports in its toughest move yet over the invasion of Ukraine, as Moscow said it was offering a new ceasefire to ...

EU chief proposes gradual Russian oil import ban

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said the EU would impose a gradual Russian oil ban, as Brussels unveiled new sanctions to punish Russia for invading Ukraine

EU readies for end of Russia gas, warns won’t pay in rubles

The European Union warned member states Monday to prepare for a possible complete breakdown in gas supplies from Russia, insisting it would not cede to Moscow’s demand that imports be paid for in ...

EU to propose phasing out Russian oil in new sanctions wave

The EU will propose a phased out ban on Russian oil imports as part of a fresh round of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, sources said on Sunday

Russia admits striking Kyiv during UN chief’s visit

A senior NATO official said Russia had made only “minor” and “uneven” advances in their attempt to encircle enemy positions as Ukrainian forces counter-attacked

EU accuses Russia of gas 'blackmail'

The European Union warned Russia on Wednesday it would not bend to “blackmail” over its support for Kyiv, after the Kremlin cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland

Workshop on Lifecycle Based Social Protection Systems in Bangladesh

A workshop on Lifecycle Based Social Protection Systems in Bangladesh was organised on Sunday, 17 April, at the InterContinental Dhaka hotel, under the leadership of the Cabinet Division and with the ...

EU’s Von der Leyen, Borrell say they are en route to Kyiv